Davis-Standard’s Rich Kanarski has been nominated to the SPE (Society of Plastics Engineers) Board, Extrusion Division. Kanarski will serve as one of two young professionals on the 20-member board to support efforts in member services, including recruitment and outreach activities for others who are new to the extrusion industry. He will also serve on the technical paper review committee, contribute technical articles on a regular basis, and fulfill other leadership responsibilities. Kanarski, a five-year member of SPE, is a process engineer at Davis-Standard supporting the company’s full range of extrusion product lines.

“I am honored to be one of the young professionals on the board,” said Kanarski. “I enjoy communicating and interacting with this outstanding community of plastics engineers and professionals. SPE presents an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and advice from experts in various fields, and share ideas. I appreciate the strong foundation that SPE provides in supporting and progressing polymer science and technology.”

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